From the Forest
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. In a new story arc, From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor.
Alayiakal, who will one day be known by many names —not all of them flattering—has to climb the ranks of Cyador’s Mirror Lancers, fighting against unforeseen weapons and ancient technology.
Alayiakal, however, has secrets of his own to protect: his ties to the Great Forest and his magus abilities. He must silently pretend to be a conventional soldier favored by fate—until that very same fate forces him to choose.
Saga of Recluce
#1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of the Sunset / #3 The Order War / #4 The Magic Engineer / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador / #19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven Rising/#23 From the Forest
Story Collection: Recluce Tales
Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Grand Illusion
The Imager Portfolio
The Corean Chronicles
The Spellsong Cycle
The Ghost Books
The Ecolitan Matter
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Modesitt takes his Saga of Recluse series in a new direction in its 23rd volume (after Fairhaven Rising), an atmospheric adventure tale that stands surprisingly well on its own. Alyiakal has always wanted to be a mage, but because his limited magical abilities don't exactly fit the usual specifications, he signs on to the military to become a Mirror Lancer instead. Before leaving home, however, he meets a Adayal, a woman with a mystical connection to the Great Forest in Jakaafra. She and the trees help to bolster Alyiakal's magic and provide him with some early, illicit tutelage, though his increased skills could disqualify him from becoming a Mirror Lancer. As he goes on to complete his combat training, he keeps his magic under wraps, even as it grows ever stronger, evolving into an ability to manipulate order and chaos. After graduating, he is assigned to the border, where he fends off invaders and carefully navigates military politics to avoid detection. As with previous books in the series, the plot moves slowly, but exciting magic battles and an endearing hero will keep readers invested. Series fans and newcomers alike will be rewarded.
